HORSE & PONY. Activity Sheet 2019 Level 1 Grades Due June 28, 2019 to the Extension Office. Management Tips: What you will do in this project:

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1 HORSE & PONY Activity Sheet 2019 Level 1 Grades Due June 28, 2019 to the Extension Office What you will do in this project: Enroll in the 4-H program by January 15. Complete these activity sheets with Declaration Form and turn it in to the Extension Office by June 28, 2019 or earlier. You do not have to have a horse to participate in a 4-H Horse and Pony Club. By May 15 complete and submit the 4Honline Horse ID with color pictures of the animals you intend to show. A maximum of 2 pictures per animal may be uploaded. The pictures must contain the face and all four(4) feet of the animal in the picture. Files must be a jpg, jpeg or png file. To enter into the Indiana State Fair, please go to and enter online. Each exhibitor is required to pay an entry fee at the time of entry. June 1, 2019 is the entry deadline. Late fees apply for entries made after June 1, Attend County 4-H workshops, meetings, and clean up days when offered at least 2 horse club meetings and 2 riding (outdoor) meetings. To exhibit an educational poster, you must bring your completed poster for judging to the 4-H Exhibit Building on the designated day prior to the start of the County Fair. Refer to the Allen County 4-H Rules Book for a complete listing of all regulations concerning this project. Complete the attached Declaration Form. Complete FairEntry online by published deadline-june 28, Management Tips: Allen County 4-H Skills for Life $1.00 Provide clean, fresh water to horses and ponies at all times. Horses will drink anywhere from gallons of water per day. Ponies will drink a little less. Feed horses and ponies at least two times a day and at the same time every day. Make sure your horse/pony finishes their feed. Watch to see that animals on turnout are not being chased away from their food by other bossy horses or ponies. Check daily for injuries, sickness, unusual things or changes in behavior. You should spend enough time with them that you know when they are a little off. Provide shade from the sun and protection from wind, snow and rain. De-worm and remove bots as needed. Treating horses and ponies for external parasites is important for their health and appearance. Clean and replace bedding often if horses or ponies are stalled. Rinse horses and ponies after you get them sweaty or when they get really dirty. Clean and conditioned hair and skin makes them feel and look better. Brush your horses and ponies to calm them and clean and train their hair. This is also a good time to bond with your equine friend. Exercise stalled horses or ponies daily; or make sure they have turnout time. To finalize preparation for showing, train your horse or pony at least three times a week. Remember, every time you are with them you are training. 4-H Member: _ 4-H Club: Grade in School (January 1, 2019) Years in this project Signature of 4-H Member verifying that you have completed these activities: Signature of Parent that you have reviewed this information: 4001 Crescent Avenue Fort Wayne, IN (260) FAX: (260) Purdue University, Indiana Counties and U.S Department of Agriculture Cooperating An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution Page 1 Level

2 4-H Animal Care: The Indiana 4-H program strongly supports positive animal care and strongly opposes animal abuse. 4-H is also dedicated to the mission of developing youth and volunteers through Learning by Doing programs. 4-H livestock projects teach life skills such as acquiring knowledge, making decisions, and applying leadership skills. When working and caring for animals, it is important to insure that appropriate safety measures are in place for both the animals and the persons who care for them. Therefore, there is no substitute for knowledge, common sense, and experience. Animal handlers should study and learn to anticipate an animal s reaction and try and avoid problem situations. It is most important that 4-H members understand an animal s behavior so one can outsmart not outmuscle an animal. Foremost in the 4-H er mind should always be safety of the handler and the animal An animal s good health is often directly related to the environmental factors associated with its living space. The presence of predators, dust, odors, pests, temperature, and humidity has a direct effect on an animal s well-being. Animals react favorably to daily care and comfortable housing. Consideration should also be given to specific animal needs such as size of their housing space, lighting, and ventilation. The best facilities and equipment cannot and should not be a substitute for daily observation and careful attention to signs of illness, injury, and/or unusual behavior. Completed On Line 4-H Enrollment by January 15, 2019 Completed Animal ID on Line by May 15, 2019 Turn in Activity Sheets with Declaration Form by June 28, 4:30 PM to the Extension Office. Completed Fair Entry on line by June 28, 2019 Page 2 Level

3 Level 1 Answers can be found in Beginning Horse Management OSU Resource Book 4-H 174. A B C D K J F E I H 1. Place the letter from the above picture with the matching body part. Cannon Crest Fetlock Forearm Forehead Gaskin Hock Hoof Knee Muzzle Nostrils Use the chapter titled Horse Types and Uses, and Breeds of Horses to fill in the following blanks. 2. List the three primary horse breeds used for racing. G 3. horses were originally developed for working livestock on ranches and for short distance racing. 4. The are best known for their smooth, ground- covering, easy-traveling gaits. Page 3 Level

4 5. The five common pony breeds are 6. What are four qualities of a good hunter horse? 7. The horse was originally developed for farming and to transport freight across our nation. Use the chapter titled Colors and Marking of Horses to complete the following questions. 8. Put the letter of correct description next to the color it matches. Bay A. Has irregular patches in more than one color Paint B. Most so-called white horses are actually this color. Gray C. This horse is a mixture of red and yellow/brown Brown D. The body color can range from light yellow to bright copper. Palomino E. This color of horse is made up of both brown and black hair and the mane and tail are always dark. 9. Identify your horse s breed and color. Then describe the primary use for that breed of horse. 10. What breed of horse do you prefer and why? Page 4 Level

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